Nonfiction Know-How

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dc.contributor.authorAkerson, Valarie
dc.contributor.authorYoung, Terrell A.
dc.date.accessioned2018-07-18T19:37:11Z
dc.date.available2018-07-18T19:37:11Z
dc.date.issued2004-03
dc.descriptionPublisher's, offprint version
dc.description.abstractChildren love nonfiction books, and their reading of such texts has shown a strong relationship between science achievement and informational reading and writing abilities (Bernhardt, Destina, Kamil, and Rodriguez-Munoz 1995). How can elementary teachers capitalize on this natural affinity and make the most effective use of nonfiction trade books in their classroom? There are numerous strategies to increase students' exposure to and facility with nonfiction. This article offers a few suggestions to help increase students' science learning and develop their literacy skills.
dc.identifier.citationAkerson, V. L., & Young, T. A. (2004). Nonfiction know-how: Surefire strategies for effectively using nonfiction trade books in your science classroom. Science and Children, 41, (6), 48-51.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/2022/22278
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherScience and Children
dc.subjectNonfiction
dc.subjectReading
dc.subjectChildrens literature
dc.subjectScience teachers
dc.subjectCollection policy
dc.subjectInventions
dc.subjectDinosaurs
dc.titleNonfiction Know-How
dc.typeArticle

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